Student Support Services
In the Middle School, the student support staff is accessible to all students. Student support staff help facilitate peer tutoring, as well as individual and group study sessions. The staff also provides organizational help, encourages the development of study skills and test-taking strategies, and educates students about assistive technologies. Student support staff are available throughout the school day via scheduled appointments, office hours, and especially during students’ structured study periods and linguistics and academic skills classes. Student support services in the Middle School are designed to encourage independence and self-advocacy. However, students can also be referred by teachers, advisors, parents, and administrators as needed.
Linguistics & Academic Skills Full Year (Three Trimesters)
Structured Study One Semester (Offered First, Second, and Third Trimesters) Prerequisites: Recommendation by Student Support Services The Middle School curriculum is supported through instruction to build skill connections and confidence in students. Support for core classes can include a review of concepts, review of assignment expectations, preparation for assessments, and time to work with the ability to receive guidance. Time management and planning for assignment completion will continually be modeled and prompted. Written expression will be enhanced using a workshop model in conjunction with the students’ English, science, and social studies classes using mini-lessons and reciprocal feedback for editing and revisions. Technology applications will be embedded throughout the class. Students will use technology tools that aid in the organization of ideas, organization of essay content, grammar, spelling, and note-taking.
Prerequisites: Recommendation by Student Support Services This course reinforces the Middle School curriculum by building reading, writing, and academic skills to boost student confidence and readiness for future coursework. Students will work on decoding, reading fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Writing instruction follows a workshop model aligned with English class, using mini-lessons, rubrics, and peer feedback. Technology is integrated to support organization, grammar, and note-taking. In eighth grade, the focus shifts to independent writing across subjects. The course also builds English vocabulary through Greek and Latin roots, supports math with concept review and problem-solving, and promotes time management and organization.
51 Middle School
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